My husband and I have been working on a jigsaw puzzle. At first it was fun, but the enjoyment wore off when we got to a part of the puzzle where...

One day when I was in line at the grocery store, a woman was looking to see how much money she had. Sadness grew on her face as she saw she...

My job requires me to interact with many people, and that demands a lot of patience. I constantly have to keep in mind that the Lord has called me for this...

I write Christian mystery novels. As soon as I finish a chapter, I edit it. I used to think I only needed to edit my chapters once. I also used to...

Throughout her life my mother prayed diligently. At the top of her prayer list was her family — my father, my sister, and me. When she died, what grieved me most...

When things go wrong, it can feel as if a heavy weight has fallen on our shoulders; in desperation to fix the problem we turn to others for help. When we...

Reading through the Bible recently, I came across 1 Kings 11 and the account of Solomon’s involvement with foreign women who turned his heart to other gods. As I read about...

While I was reaching down to pick up a shell on Florida’s Sanibel Island, a woman who was passing by asked if I was finding anything. I answered that I was,...

I need a walk, I thought. I must have some time outside with God. Worries were pressing down on me. I live in a valley surrounded by abundant hilly countryside. When...

Every Christmas season, we buy poinsettias to help us celebrate Christ’s birthday. Bright red, pure white, or variegated blooms add a festive atmosphere wherever they are. Some say the flower represents...